Decent company to start your career at. Don't stick around too long or you'll get pigeon-holed - Consultant Protiviti Employee Review

3.0
Sep 18, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Great exposure to different clients and industries - Extensive travel opportunities - Lots of responsibility given to entry level consultants

Cons

- Majority of the firm's projects are internal audit Sarbanes-Oxley compliance testing which can become extremely mundane - Limited opportunity for growth. You will develop technical skills that are extremely internal audit specific and do not translate well to other finance/accounting/corporate roles outside of IA - Culture varies drastically depending on the office. Some offices have great culture (Phoenix, Dallas, Chicago, and Houston were the best from my perspective) while other offices have terrible culture and management - Travel is not on par with industry standards. I traveled over 90% despite being told to expect 50% max. Depending on the engagement, travel can mean leaving Sunday evening and returning Friday evening, driving 5+ hours each way, and staying in cheap hotels for months at a time - Company does not have a good business model. As mentioned before, the majority of their work is Sarbanes-Oxley compliance testing (for both accounting and IT sides). The firm was started by Arthur Anderson's internal audit department after Anderson went under, so they are very internal audit focused. On one particular travel engagement, my manager increased the slim profit margin by cutting out everyone's per diem and demanding that we stayed in the cheapest hotel available - Extremely high employee turnover. Employees are not happy and the most talented employees get out as quickly as they can

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5.0
May 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great work life balance (depending on client, however I always had a good experience). Good company match, typical time off.

Cons

Could get stuck on a busy client for extended period.

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Protiviti Response
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Thanks for sharing your experience—we’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with work-life balance here and our people-first culture. We also appreciate your feedback on project duration and mobility. Our work is driven by client needs, which can sometimes mean longer engagements, but we remain committed to growth and development, expanding opportunities for employees to dive into interests and explore innovative paths through their work. Thank you again for your perspective. It's incredibly valuable as we continue to evolve.
5.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good WLB Great Bosses Health insurance & benefits are awesome Very flexible workforce Easy to climb up in promotions

Cons

Pay is below standard (Although I feel you still get paid decently for the area) If you're put on a production project, be ready to feel stuck. Management is very lost on where they want to head into the future. I am worried this company won't last much longer (Former arthur anderson) Can feel clique-y at times amongst peers (but this is not a problem of the company specifically)

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